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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Ninja 250: review, history, specs}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki EX250F
|name            = Kawasaki Ninja 250R
|image           =  
|photo           = 2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-left-side.jpg
|aka              = ,  Ninja 250
|aka              = Ninja 250, ZZR 250
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 88-07
|production      = 1988 - 2012
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki EX250E]]
|successor        =  
|successor        = [[Kawasaki EX250J|Kawsaki EX250J Ninja 250R]]
|class            =  
|class            = Sport Bike
|engine          = 250cc
|engine          = 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 61.0mm x 61.0mm
|compression      =  
|compression      = 11:6:1
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        =94.9 mph
|power            =  
|power            = 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 11000RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          = 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 9500RPM
|ignition        =  
|fuel_system      = Two [[Keihin]] CVK30 carburetors
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|CR8HSA}} 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{sparkplug|C8HA}} '88-94 , '95-97
|ignition        =
|battery          = {{battery|YTX7L-BS}} '95-97 , 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{battery|YB9L-A2}} '88-94
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK CR8HSA}} 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{sparkplug|NGK C8HA}} '88-97
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB9L-A2}} '88-94 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1994 Kawasaki Ninja 250R owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref><br />{{battery|YUASA YTX7L-BS}} '95-07
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed, manual <br>
|suspension      =  
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= {{chain|520x106}}
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/80-16}} '95-97 , 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{tire|100/80.16}} '88-94
|front_sprocket= 14T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-16}} '88-94 , 98-03 , '04-07<br />{{tire|130180-16}} '95-97
|rear_sprocket= 45T
|rake_trail      =  
|frame            =
|wheelbase        =  
|suspension      =Front: 37 mm [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork <br>
|length          =  
Rear: bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload
|width            =  
|brakes          =Front: single 290 mm hydraulic disc <br>Rear: single 220 mm petal disc
|height          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/80.16}} '88-94<br />{{tire|100/80-16}} '95-07
|seat_height      =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-16}} '88-07
|dry_weight      =  
|rake_trail      =
|wet_weight      =  
|wheelbase        = 55.12 inches (1400 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|length          = 82.09 inches (2085 mm)
|oil_capacity    =  
|width            = 28.11 inches (714 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|height          =
|turning_radius  =  
|seat_height      = 30.51 inches (775 mm)
|related          =  
|dry_weight      =
|competition      =  
|wet_weight      = 170.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    = 1.9 L (2.0 US qt) <ref name="owners" />
|recommended_oil  = K-tech 10W-40
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-401
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|manuals          = [[:File:1994 Kawasaki Ninja 250R owners manual.pdf]]<br />[[:File:2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R owners manual.pdf]]
}}
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] Ninja 250R''' was a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1988 and 2012. Max [[torque]] was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 9500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 11000 RPM.  It was known as the '''Ninja 250''' in the US and the '''ZZR 250''' in other export countries.
==Engine==
A 61.0mm [[bore]] x 61.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 290 mm hydraulic disc in the front and a single 220 mm petal disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. 


The '''Kawasaki EX250F''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1988 to 2007.


==Kawasaki Ninja 250R==
==Kawasaki Ninja 250R==
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The 250R is light for a motorcycle, weighing just over 300 lb (135 kg) dry. Its 250 cc [[Engine_displacement|displacement]], counterbalanced, [[water cooled]] [[Four_stroke_cycle|four stroke]] engine is smooth for a [[Straight-twin|twin-cylinder]], and though not exceptionally powerful with 36 [[Horsepower|hp]] (27 kW) at best, it can easily maintain speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h) while consuming fuel (87 [[octane]]) at 55 to 75 [[Gas_mileage|miles per gallon]] US (22 to 30 km/L) from its 4.8 US gallon (18 L) tank, and has a top speed of about 100 mph  (160 km/h).
The 250R is light for a motorcycle, weighing just over 300 lb (135 kg) dry. Its 250 cc [[Engine_displacement|displacement]], counterbalanced, [[water cooled]] [[Four_stroke_cycle|four stroke]] engine is smooth for a [[Straight-twin|twin-cylinder]], and though not exceptionally powerful with 36 [[Horsepower|hp]] (27 kW) at best, it can easily maintain speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h) while consuming fuel (87 [[octane]]) at 55 to 75 [[Gas_mileage|miles per gallon]] US (22 to 30 km/L) from its 4.8 US gallon (18 L) tank, and has a top speed of about 100 mph  (160 km/h).


The Ninja 250 faces very little direct competition within its class inside the United States.  The main competitors are the other 250cc "beginner bikes" priced around $3,000, namely [[Honda#Motorcycle_models|Honda]]'s Rebel 250 and Nighthawk 250, the  [[Suzuki]] [[GZ250]], and the [[Yamaha]] [[Yamaha_Virago|Virago]] [[Yamaha XV250|250]].  With the exception of the Nighthawk (a [[Types_of_motorcycle#Standard_or_Naked|standard]]), these bikes are all [[Types_of_motorcycle#Cruiser|cruisers]].  The disparity in style between a crusier, a standard, and a sportbike is frequently the buyer's deciding factor, given that one's choice in bike is often as much about self-image as objective features.  None of these bikes can match the Ninja 250's much greater power, 14,000 rpm [[Redline|redline]], 6-speed [[Manual_transmission|gearbox]], [[Tachometer#Automotive|tachometer]], and [[Centerstand|centerstand]], nor do they offer both front and rear [[Disc_brake|disc brakes]].  All of them have an advantage over the stock Ninja with their rear [[Motorcycle Suspension|suspension]] [[Preload_(suspension)|preload adjustability]], although the [[Kawasaki "Uni-Trak&#174;" system]] is more advanced and may be upgraded.  The cruisers also offer relatively low seat heights in the 26-27 inch range, an issue for some riders.   
The Ninja 250 faces very little direct competition within its class inside the United States.  The main competitors are the other 250cc "beginner bikes" priced around $3,000, namely [[Honda#Motorcycle_models|Honda]]'s Rebel 250 and Nighthawk 250, the  [[Suzuki]] [[GZ250]], and the [[Yamaha]] [[Yamaha_Virago|Virago]] 250.  With the exception of the Nighthawk (a [[Types_of_motorcycle#Standard_or_Naked|standard]]), these bikes are all [[Types_of_motorcycle#Cruiser|cruisers]].  The disparity in style between a crusier, a standard, and a sportbike is frequently the buyer's deciding factor, given that one's choice in bike is often as much about self-image as objective features.  None of these bikes can match the Ninja 250's much greater power, 14,000 rpm [[Redline|redline]], 6-speed [[Manual_transmission|gearbox]], [[Tachometer#Automotive|tachometer]], and [[Centerstand|centerstand]], nor do they offer both front and rear [[Disc_brake|disc brakes]].  All of them have an advantage over the stock Ninja with their rear [[Motorcycle Suspension|suspension]] [[Preload_(suspension)|preload adjustability]], although the [[Kawasaki "Uni-Trak&#174;" system]] is more advanced and may be upgraded.  The cruisers also offer relatively low seat heights in the 26-27 inch range, an issue for some riders.   


None of these US models, including the Ninja, have changed much in recent years, but outside the United States there are many exciting advances in small-displacement, lightweight, and/or low-cost motorcycles, including several four-cylinder, sixteen-valve 250's. That being said, the Ninja 250 enjoys a modest following among riders who appreciate its light weight and nimble handling as an amusing "track bike". The very fact that it hasn't changed much since 1988 means parts are plentiful and inexpensive.
None of these US models, including the Ninja, have changed much in recent years, but outside the United States there are many exciting advances in small-displacement, lightweight, and/or low-cost motorcycles, including several four-cylinder, sixteen-valve 250's. That being said, the Ninja 250 enjoys a modest following among riders who appreciate its light weight and nimble handling as an amusing "track bike". The very fact that it hasn't changed much since 1988 means parts are plentiful and inexpensive.
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==1989==
==1989==
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[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-EX250-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (EX250) in Black
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==1994==
==1994==
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[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black]]
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black]]
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black]]
File:1994-Kawasaki-EX250-F8-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki EX250-F8 Ninja 250 in Black
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==1999==
==1999==
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[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red
[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red
[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red
[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red
[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-EX250-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki EX250 in Red
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</gallery>


==2000==
==2000==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green]]
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green]]
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green]]
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green]]
File:2000-Kawasaki-EX250-F14-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX250-F14 Ninja 250R in Green
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</gallery>


==2004==
==2005==
==2005==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-EX250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) in Blue
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</gallery>


==2006==
==2006==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:2006 kawasaki ex250 black.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in black]]
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 black.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in black
[[Image:2006 kawasaki ex250 blue.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in blue]]
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 blue.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in blue
[[Image:2006 kawasaki ex250 red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in red]]
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in red
[[Image:2006 kawasaki ex250 yellow.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in yellow]]
File:2006 kawasaki ex250 yellow.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki EX250 in yellow
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==2007==
==2007==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red right side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red right side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red left side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Red-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Red left side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue right side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue right side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue left side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Blue-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Blue left side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver right side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver right side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver left side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Silver-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Silver left side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black right side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black right side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black left side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-in-Black-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Black left side
</gallery>
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==2008==
==2008==
First major changes in years.  Updated to the [[Kawasaki EX250J|EX250J]]
First major changes in years.  Updated to the [[Kawasaki EX250J|EX250J]]
== Videos ==
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46CPTf59RDs|600|center}}
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/best-of-the-best-without-warning#kawasaki-ninja-250 Best of the Best: Without Warning]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kiralik-ask#kawasaki-ninja-250 Kiralik Ask]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ben-10-alien-swarm#kawasaki-ninja-250 Ben 10: Alien Swarm]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/parking-wars#kawasaki-ninja-250 Parking Wars]


==Specs==
==Specs==
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*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/250shootout.html 250 cc comparison] in Motorcycle Online  
*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/250shootout.html 250 cc comparison] in Motorcycle Online  
*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex250.html 2000 Review comparison] in Motorcycle Online
*[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex250.html 2000 Review comparison] in Motorcycle Online
 
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==References==
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{{Kawasaki}}
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|EX250]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|EX250]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles|EX250]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles|EX250]]
[[Category:Kawasaki Ninja series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki Ninja series]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki EX series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki EX series]]
[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]]
[[Category:2010s motorcycles]]

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